Our findings suggest that ligature-induced periodontitis in animals with diabetes results in significantly higher levels of MMP-9 and IL-1β expression in gingiva. The use of mono and combined clodronate and LDD administrations may significantly reduce levels of MMP-9 and IL-1β expression. However, drug administration did not affect alveolar bone levels during the study period.

Background:To evaluate the role of the traditional risk scoring system (TRSS) in detecting subclinical atherosclerosis in HIV (+) patients.

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